Why NVQs are the right career move for you.

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If you’re considering relocating to the UK and other countries in Europe, career growth, or simply getting certified for your already existing skills, NVQs (National Vocational Qualifications) may be your best move so far.

NVQs are global-recognized, work-based qualifications that seek to validate real skills within real workplaces, be it in health and social care, construction, hospitality, or business administration. For migrants, they provide a clear route into employment and can even help with visa or sponsorship cases within countries like the UK. Employers welcome them because NVQs show you’re capable of being employed and competent, not just academically qualified.

Already have skills but lack formal qualifications? NVQs allow you to gain a qualification on your existing qualifications. Skills like Beauty Therapy, Plumbing, Barbering can be certified by an NVQ. This makes you look more professional in your customers’ eyes. And if you want promotion or a job abroad, having an NVQ demonstrates that you are industry standard and can handle more responsibility.

To get an NVQ, you have to go through centers that are approved by OFQUAL-regulated bodies like OTHM and Qualifi. This ensures that employers recognize your certification in the case of career progression and universities in the case of academic progression. An example of an approved centre is Life Evergreen Institute of Career Development(LEICAD). You can find them on Facebook and Instagram.